Ryan, Col. Jeremiah

Wednesday, 13 July 1949

It is very hard to deal with this point. Senator Hawkins ought to understand that if the amendment were inserted it would make the schemes unworkable, as one man could hold up a scheme. This Bill h...

One farmer in 20 might hold up a complete scheme.

Land Reclamation Bill, 1949—Second Stage (Resumed).

I welcome the Bill, which I think is a revolutionary step in regard to Irish agriculture. It is my experience that the small farmer with ten, 15 or 25 acres was always in a difficult position, draggi...